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PAX East 2026 Day 2: Cyberpunk Cosplay, Time Crisis Revivals, and Netherworld Mayhem

Friday at PAX East 2026 shifted the energy from "quiet discovery" to full-throttle excitement. Between roaming the halls in Cyberpunk 2077 cosplay and dodging bullets in a high-tech Time Crisis revival, the day was defined by immersive experiences. From the meticulously themed Red Bull Tabletop Tavern to the surprisingly fluid "snack 'n' slash" combat of Disgaea Mayhem, here are the standout moments from day two on the Expo floor.

PAX East Features: Rain98 and Dreadmoor

From the melancholic, world-ending streets of '90s Tokyo in Rain98 to the post-nuclear, demon-infested waters of Dreadmoor, this year's PAX East delivered some truly haunting indie standouts. We dive deep into the immersive audio of a "psycho-romance" thriller and the survival mechanics of a sunken nautical apocalypse to see why these two titles were the talk of the show floor.

PAX East 2026 Day 1: Magic The Gathering TMNT, Tiny Metal 2, and Canvas City Hands-On

While the massive Nintendo booth drew the crowds with Pokémon Pokopia and Super Mario Wonder, the true magic of PAX East 2026 was found in the unexpected. From a cooperative Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles twist on the Magic: The Gathering formula to the tactical skating rebellion of Canvas City, this year proved that the best convention experiences often happen away from the main stage. Dive into our hands-on impressions of the titles that made Day 1 unforgettable.

PAX East Day 1 – Pizza Bandit, Fretless, Re;Act & Re;Match Tabletop Games

PAX east is a massive yearly show in Boston and this year was better than ever. While there were less big name developers here, there were tons of smaller indie studios that showed amazing experiences across the video game and…

PAX East 2024 – Cookie Brigade, Many Worlds Tavern and Lethal Shadows

The extraordinary thing about PAX East is how many varied experiences you can stumble upon while wandering the conference halls. Around one corner there is the Voodoo Ranger beer lounge, around another the Jackbox stage and around another hall the…